Oxford Furnace

Oxford Furnace (HM1FH7)

Location: Oxford Township, NJ 07863 Warren County
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Country: United States of America
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N 40° 48.214', W 74° 59.855'

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Built in 1741-42 by Jonathan Robeson in partnership with the Shippen Family on land that would eventually encompass approximately 4,000 acres including iron ore, limestone, wood and water resources utilized by the furnace. It is the oldest remaining iron furnace in New Jersey and the third constructed in the Colony of New Jersey. Its establishment marked the genesis of an iron industry in Oxford lasting well into the 20th century.



It operated until 1809 and again from 1832-1884, concentrating on the manufacture of pig iron but also other products such as firebacks.



The first use of hot blast in the United States to manufacture iron was implemented her in 1835 by pioneer industrialist William Henry.

Dr. William Shippen Sr., the sole owner from 1766 to 1801, was a Pennsylvania delegate to the Continental Congress.



The nearby manor house was constructed by Dr. Shippen circa 1766-70 as the iron master's residence and business office.

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HM NumberHM1FH7
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Year Placed2013
Placed ByErected by the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of New Jersey
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Date Added Monday, September 1st, 2014 at 3:16pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)18T E 500203 N 4516951
Decimal Degrees40.80356667, -74.99758333
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 40° 48.214', W 74° 59.855'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds40° 48' 12.84" N, 74° 59' 51.3" W
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Area Code(s)908, 201
Which side of the road?Marker is on the right when traveling South
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 11 Cinder St, Oxford Township NJ 07863, US
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